MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,167 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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R430 JDD is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1997 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 83,813 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R430 JDD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R430 JDD registered?
R430 JDD is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R430 JDD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R430 JDD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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